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Investigators said he took $40,000 for contracting work that was never done.

Just two weeks ago, Bolar was named in 16-count federal indictment. In that case, he is accused of extortion and tax evasion.

Gretna police are also investigating two other complaints. In both, Bolar is accused of taking deposits for a piece of property on Franklin Street that he had already sold.

"(It's) unbelievable that an elected official would stoop to this level for personal gain, for financial gain, under any circumstances, much less your own constituents," Lawson said. "All of these charges, including the federal indictment, involve him swindling money from his own constituents."